5 Gifts She Doesn't Want This Christmas

Fragrances are generally a personal preference, so unless you know which one she wants or already enjoys wearing, steer clear.

Bathbar.com, Gift certificate If you know she enjoys a variety of fragrances, give her the chance to design her own!

Things that come with warranties tend not to be high on wish lists.  This includes small vacuums, blenders, coffee makers, clothing steamers, and the like. All things we can pick up while running an errand any time of the year.

Make a gift special by giving her something she can do or make with an appliance she already has. For example, if you know she loves making coffee, get her five pounds of her favorite blend. Or if she has a waffle maker, a special-flavored pancake mix.

Don't gamble with a gift that depends on someone's personal style.

Cotton Sweater, Llbean.com, $49.95 If you do decide to get her clothes, stick with the basics. (Llbean.com)

Unless she has a trunk full of collectibles, tchotchkes, or trinkets, take a pass on this gift idea.

Crochet Storage Boxes, TheContainerStore.com, $29.99 Each A woman can never have too much storage space. (TheContainerStore.com)

Gift sets that offer a variety of scented body washes, gels, lotions, and sprays sound lovely …but they aren't exactly the spice of life. Also, she's probably still working her way through the one she received last year. (Walmart.com)

Simply Basic Plush Robe, Walmart.com, $15 Instead of gift sets, how about giving her something that will add a little luxury to bath time? (Walmart.com)